During the Spring of 1842, Schumann
is far from his spouse Clara, gone to a first tour as a piano player. Between
the months of June and July, his 3 magnificent String
Quartets will spring from his solitary reflexions and studies. This 3rd
was composed in only 2 weeks. One understands the answer
to Mendelssohn in front of the Schumann’s thanks: “But, Schumann,
and the Quartets!”